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X271 KRD

2001 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

137,411 mi
Last recorded137,411 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX271 KRD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2012 137,411 miles

Exhaust system corroded,in poor condition and slight leak from rear silencer.

Fuel cap seal perishing.

Rear wiper blade rubber incomplete.

Fail 7 Dec 2012 137,411 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust system corroded,in poor condition and slight leak from rear silencer.

Fuel cap seal perishing.

Near side front fog light not working.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Off side rear metal brake pipe corroding.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear wiper blade rubber incomplete.

Pass 22 Dec 2011 131,220 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs in poor condition

Fail 22 Dec 2011 131,219 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs in poor condition

Pass 28 Jan 2011 124,797 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 118,952 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 118,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre been run low on air slightl wall damage

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Jan 2010 118,701 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F HEAD LAMP CONDENSATED

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 118,701 miles

O/S/F HEAD LAMP CONDENSATED

Pass 13 Feb 2009 113,535 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 113,535 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 106,536 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 101,036 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 97,131 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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X271 KRD is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 90,711 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X271 KRD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X271 KRD is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 January 2001.

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